Cotton, Kelly 'nearly missed anniversary'

Antony Cotton and Katherine Kelly reportedly nearly missed the 50th anniversary celebrations for Coronation Street due to a delayed flight.

The pair made it to Weatherfield in time for the Rose d'Or Awards on behalf of the show but faced problems on their flight back home.

Cotton wrote on Twitter: "So we're finally back in Weatherfield. [Flight] on the way was delayed for over an hour because there was no crew. Of course there wasn't."

Kelly replied to her co-star: "Thanks for sorting the flights today love. You stepped up, as per."

Kelly also tweeted to Carol Vorderman, who she met at the awards.

She wrote: "Lovely to meet you - you looked a million dollars. That frock is a winner!"

Cotton and Kelly are now back on the Street in preparation for the anniversary.

Cotton wrote this morning: "Today is the day when Coronation Street hosts the world's press on the cobbles. It marks the beginning of the show's 50th Anniversary!"